Rodriguez, 21, is charged with murder in the shooting death of 30-year-old Andre E. Harris last Friday at 146 S. Giles St., in Bridgeton.

He is also charged with fourth-degree aggravated assault for allegedly pointing a handgun at a second victim, identified in court Thursday as Harold Stephenson, after reportedly shooting Harris.

Possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose and unlawful possession of a weapon round out the charges.

Appearing alone before Superior Court Judge Benjamin Telsey, Rodriguez, who turned himself in to police earlier this week, offered mainly yes or no answers to the judge’s questions regarding his rights as a defendant.

However, asked if he had an attorney ready to represent him, he stated his mother was in the process of securing one.

At the request of Cumberland County Assistant Prosecutor John Reilly, the judge held Rodriguez’s bail at $1 million, full cash.

Rodriguez will have the opportunity to file for bail reduction hearing.

He is currently lodged in Cumberland County Jail.

Reilly declined to make any further comment on the case.

Police responded to a shooting on last Friday shortly after noon.

Harris was shot in his rib area and leg.

Relatives drove him from the scene to South Jersey Healthcare-Regional Medical Center, in Vineland, where he was pronounced dead.

According to police at the time, the investigation revealed an argument took place on the rear deck of the Giles Street residence, and that Rodriguez shot Harris at close range with what police believe was a semi-automatic handgun.

Four days later, on Tuesday, Rodriguez turned himself over to police after members of his family contacted authorities, alerting them of his intentions.

According to police, Rodriguez’s last known address was on the 500 block of North Pearl Street, in Bridgeton. However, he is originally from Camden.